News from January 2017
NFL, Super Bowl teams score TRO against counterfeit merchandise ahead of big game
HOUSTON – The merchandising and licensing arm of the NFL and the competing ball clubs in Super Bowl LI have scored a major victory in their efforts to quash trademark infringement ahead of the big game, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Customer blames Family Dollar for head injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston Family Dollar store, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering head injuries.
Coffee company accuses Kawasaki of mishandling merchandise
HOUSTON — A coffee company is suing Kawasaki, alleging negligence in that insufficient measures were taken to prevent damages to a shipped cargo.
Driver alleges furniture business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A driver is suing a Houston furniture business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime.
Barge inspector seeks new trial in suit over ‘inadequate lighting’ trip & fall
BEAUMONT – A barge inspector is seeking a new trial of his suit, which sought punitive damages from a maritime company for injuries he received after tripping and falling because of an alleged lack of “inadequate lighting.” Charlie Ducote filed suit against Enterprise Products Partners on July 22, 2015 in Jefferson County District Court.
Texas Instruments accuses Korean business of unfair competition
MARSHALL — Texas Instruments is suing a Korean corporation, alleging unfair trade practices.
Critics take aim at anti-LGBT discrimination bills in Texas
AUSTIN – LGBTQ advocates in Texas are sounding a clear warning that legislation under consideration in the state’s legislature pose a threat to the state’s economy and its reputation nationwide.
2 employees accuse orthopedic group of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — Two hourly paid employees are suing an orthopedic group, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Rig mechanic blames employers for injuries
HOUSTON — A New Zealand man is suing offshore oil rig operators, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Will a Tiny, Blind, Subterranean Bug Be the Undoing of the Federal Leviathan?
In 1942, deciding the case of Wickard v. Filburn, the U.S. Supreme Court deemed the wheat grown by an Ohio farmer purely for his own use and consumption—not for sale—to “exert a substantial effect on interstate commerce.” This infamous decision led many to conclude that the scope of Congress’s authority under the Commerce Clause is essentially unlimited.
Tort reform group launches hailstorm lawsuit abuse website
AUSTIN – With the state lawmakers back in action, Texans for Lawsuit Reform has launched a new webpage dedicated to highlighting what the group calls the worst lawsuit abuse in Texas today –hailstorm litigation.
Homosexual male accuses medical provider of discrimination
SHERMAN — A homosexual male is suing a Carrollton medical provider, alleging sex discrimination and wrongful termination.
Pilot accuses former employer of age, disability discrimination
MARSHALL — A Gregg County man is suing his former employer, alleging age discrimination and disability discrimination.
SCOTUS declines to hear Texas voter ID case
Washington, D.C. – On Jan. 31 the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will not hear arguments at this time over Texas’s photo ID law, which the full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down as racially discriminatory last summer.
Project specialist alleges employers failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A project specialist is suing her employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime wages.
The lawyer will see you now . . .
You wouldn't ask a doctor for a legal opinion, so why accept medical advice from a lawyer – especially one who's hoping to gin up a medical malpractice case.
Harris County accused of unlawful arrests
HOUSTON — Two men are suing Harris County, alleging unlawful post-arrest practices.
Patient blames medical care providers for vocal cord injuries
HOUSTON — A patient is suing Memorial City medical care providers, alleging their negligence caused injuries to her vocal cords.
Department manager alleges Harley-Davidson broke law
BEAUMONT — A former Jefferson County resident is suing Harley-Davidson, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Truck driver accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Brazos County truck driver is suing his former employer, alleging employment discrimination.